(Review from progarchives.com)

While much of the sixties were marked by the British invasion of America and all points west and east of Liverpool, there seem to have been some points in time where the influences flowed the other direction, if only in isolated pockets. Wally are one of those rare examples of this phenomenon.

Wally was formed in the early 70s, discovered in 1972 when they reached the finals of a “Melody Maker” contest. Bob Harris, one of the judges, got them a contract and with the support of Rick Wakeman co-produced their debut self titled album in 1974.

The album has a clear symphonic sound, specially in the opener “Martyr” and the twelve minutes epic “To the Urban Man” with great mellotron but a good deal of country music influence, more evident in songs as “I Just Wanna Be a Cowboy” that mixes some Eagles sound.

Line-up:
- Pete Cosker / Electric and acoustic guitars, vocals, bass guitar
- Paul Gerrett / Fender Rhodes, harmonium, grand piano, harpischord, Mellotron, hammond organ, vocals
- Paul Middleton / Steel guitar, bass guitar
- Roger Narraway / percussion
- Pete Sage / Electric violin, bass guitar, mandolin
- Roy Webber / lead vocals, acoustic guitar

Track List:
01. The Martyr – 7:59
02. I Just Wanna Be A Cowboy – 4:03
03. What To Do – 7:37
04. Sunday Walking Lady – 2:36
05. To The Urban Man – 13:45
06. Your Own Way – 5:27

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